Events
Events and activities relevant to gifted children and their teachers and caregivers...
Understanding and Alleviating Boredom at Home and School
In this seminar, Michele will explain the dynamics of boredom, and outline how to develop strategies and skills to help you understand and help your child remain academically engaged.
Monday 22 Nov. 2010. 6.30pm for 7pm to 9.30pm
Venue: Redlands School
272 Military Rd Cremorne NSW 2090
Registrations Close: 3pm Wed 10 Nov. 2010.
Presented by Michele Juratowitch
(Qualifications in Gifted Education and Counselling and has worked as a School Counsellor for over twenty years)
To book please download and email/ fax/ post the Booking Form.
GATSTA Inaugural Conference
The Gifted and Talented Secondary Teachers Association (GATSTA) is about to hold its inaugural conference on Friday 29 October 2010 in Sydney. Find out more from its conference flier.
Bamboozlers at the Botanical Gardens
The Community Education unit at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is developing new programs targeting children which they are not yet specifically reaching in their existing Education programs. One of these proposed programs is a series of regular after-school sessions for gifted and talented children. But first they want to check what they should include in this program with this Bamboozlers Survey. Check it out and if you have an interested child - ask them to fill out the survey to help make this program spot on.
"Gifted Coffee" Network
For Teachers - Consultants - Psychologists
“Gifted Coffee” is an informal network of educators and consultants working in the field of Gifted Education who meet once a term to collaborate and share information and ideas. We mostly meet in a café after work or in the school holidays. We have also met in venues that offer school programs for gifted and talented students, such as the Art Gallery of NSW and the Sydney Botanic Gardens, where we have enjoyed learning about the programs on offer.
Contact Rosemary if you would like more information about "Gifted Coffee" or would like to be added to the email list.
Science Workshops for K to Yr.2
JUNIOR SCIENCE WORKSHOPS
These hands-on workshops will expand children's understanding of science through observation and experimentation.
Numbers last updated Tue 7 Sept
Sat 11 Sept - Mangets & Minibulbs - Naremburn- FULL
Sat 16 Oct - Cool Science - Merrylands - 2 places left
Sat 13 Nov (10am-12pm) - Lego Robotics - Hornsby Heights - FULL
Sat 13 Nov (12.30pm-2.30pm) - Lego Robotics - Hornsby Heights - 4 places left
(3rd Lego Robotics session may be organised on 13 Nov from 3pm to 5pm)
To book please download and email/ fax/ post the Booking Form.
School Holiday Workshops - Merrylands
E-X-P-L-O-R-A-M-A
These workshops include a variety of different hands-on enrichment activities for kids aged 3 to 13 years of age. Explorama runs from 9.30am to 3pm and provides an opportunity for children with "like minds" to work together in a fun and relaxed environment.
Tue 28 Sept - Merrylands
Tue 5 Oct - Merrylands
To book please download and email/ fax/ post the Booking Form.
Culture at Work - Development and Growth of Art & Science Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation
Culture at Work is a not for profit organisation and approved research institute working on local and national projects for the development and growth of art & science collaboration, creativity, innovation and learning....As artists and educators, we at Culture at Work are interested in the crossover between art and science and the possibilities that this intersection offers to a new world learning culture. Our aim is to work with cultural organisations and sponsors to develop innovative, rich and varied projects that have sensitivity to environmental issues."
For more information please visit www.cultureatwork.com.au
The STaR Association Program for Young Children - Kellyville - 2010
The STaR Association (www.star.org.au) is establishing programs in 2010 at Kellyville for young children who are potentially gifted. Project director is Dr Kerry Hodge from the STaR Association and Macquarie University. We are seeking expressions of interest from families for the following:
- Playgroup (once weekly at this stage)
- Stimulating teacher-led activities along with free play
- Opportunities to informally discuss child's development with staff
- Parent discussion groups from time to time.
School Holiday Workshops - Bathurst
E-X-P-L-O-R-A-M-A
These workshops include a variety of different hands-on enrichment activities for kids aged 3 to 13 years of age. Explorama runs from 9.30am to 3pm and provides an opportunity for children with "like minds" to work together in a fun and relaxed environment.
Wed 29 Sept - Bathurst UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED
School Holiday Workshops - Newcastle
E-X-P-L-O-R-A-M-A
These workshops include a variety of different hands-on enrichment activities for kids aged 3 to 13 years of age. Explorama runs from 9.30am to 3pm and provides an opportunity for children with "like minds" to work together in a fun and relaxed environment.
Wed 6 Oct - Newcastle
To book please download and email/ fax/ post the Booking Form.
Alert!
| YOU'RE INVITED! |
On September 18 NSWAGTC is holding it's Annual Planning Meeting - YOU are welcome to attend and share your ideas about NSWAGTC activities & events. Venue: Community Resource Room, at the back of Hilltop Rd School, Merrylands - enter from Richmond St. Time: 12pm-3pm - starting with a shared (BYO) lunch. RSVP & Queries to events@nswagtc.org.au. |
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was just great! Thankyou for organising it. These sessions are definitely
fuelling my curiosity and increasing my knowledge on G&T.” An attendee at a NSWAGTC seminar |
NSWAGTC Events
The NSWAGTC runs a variety of events for gifted children and their parents and teachers. Some of these are held at our Resource Centre in Merrylands and others are held in other locatations across NSW. We may also be able to help you organize an activity in your area or school - email our Events Coordinator for more information. Bookings and payment in advance are necessary for our events (unless otherwise stated). Generally there is a closing date for bookings and events may be cancelled if insufficient registrations have been received. Bookings will be taken after the closing date if places are still available. Some testimonials -- “Saturday’s seminar was just great! Thankyou for organising it. These sessions are definitely fuelling my curiosity and increasing my knowledge on G&T.” “Congratulations on such a great initiative for gifted children, their parents and teachers.“ Do I need to book? Yes, bookings are required for all activities unless otherwise specified. There are limited places available for most activities and registrations are taken on a first come, first served principle. If insufficient registrations are received, an event may also be cancelled. Late registrations will be taken on the day only if there are vacant places available. How do I book? Download the booking form found with the event information and ensure all details are completed and correct. Submit your form and payment to the Association office by email, fax, mail or in person. Will I receive confirmation of my event registration? Yes, booking confirmations and receipts are send out via email and a reminder sms will be send out a few days before an event. Please ensure you provide a correct email address and mobile phone number. Please check that the details shown on your receipt are correct for the event for which you registered. Keep your confirmation letter in a safe place and bring it with you when you attend the event. What happens if I need to cancel or change my booking? If you need to cancel, or change your booking, please advise our Membership and Events Officer in writing as soon as possible prior to the event. A refund may not be available in all circumstances, particularly if less than 7 days notice is given. For other enquiries about event registrations, please email our office. |
